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The Deal Makers - An Agora production podcast
The Deal Makers, an Agora production podcast, is a platform for leaders in the commercial real estate industry to share their personal stories of success and failure, business insights, and industry secrets because we believe in spotlighting the real people behind the deals. In The DealMakers, we will shine a light on the people behind high-performing real estate deals, unveil behind-the-scenes stories you’ve never heard before, and discuss growth opportunities for real estate investment experts.
If you’re looking to learn more about top-performing GPs in America and how they MAKE deals, this podcast is for you!
Episodes
55 episodes
S3E17 - George McCleary - Fighting squatters and title fraud: Real estate's hidden battles
In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, Asaf Raz talks with George McCleary, Principal at McCleary Realty and Development and creator of Defender Networks. George shares how his viral video, "I Stole a House," inspired him to tackle the cos...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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S3E16 - Jonah Bamberger -Landlords as housing providers: Lessons from New York to Porto
In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, Asaf Raz speaks with Jonah Bamberger, Managing Partner and Founder of Aulder Capital, a vertically integrated real estate investment management company. Jonah shares the company’s journey from its beg...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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22:13
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S3E15- Daniel Brereton - Making commercial real estate accessible
In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, host Asaf Raz talks with Daniel Brereton, Head of Investor Relations at Equity Multiple, a platform focused on making commercial real estate investment opportunities available to a broader audience. D...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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20:38
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S3E14- Matt Whitermore - Turning campgrounds into cash flow: A new rake on real estate investments
In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, Asaf Raz speaks with Matt Whitemore, a seasoned real estate investor who shifted from multifamily properties to the unique realm of outdoor hospitality. Now leading Roll Campgrounds, Matt has found su...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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25:37
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S3E13 - Brandon Martini - Funding dreams in the sky with innovative lending
In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, Asaf Raz welcomes Brandon Martini, co-founder and COO of Stratus Financial, a company that makes aviation careers accessible through innovative financing solutions. Brandon shares how Stratus Financia...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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19:13
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S3E12 - Brittany Shulman -Hybrid fund model: Certainty in a time of uncertainty
In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, Asaf Raz talks with Brittany Shulman, Investment Director at Clever Capital Fund. Brittany reflects on her extensive real estate career, from getting licensed at 18 to leading Clever Capital’s latest ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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15:38
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S3E11 - Zach Winner - The value add plus advantage
In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, host Asaf Raz sits down with Zach Winner, founding partner and CEO of Prosperity Commercial Real Estate. With a deep background in multifamily investments, Zach shares how he’s navigating today’s chal...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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22:42
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S3E10 - Dale Wills - Pivot quickly or get left behind: How we stay nimble in real estate
In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, host Asaf Raz talks with Dale Wills, founder of Centra Companies, about his journey from banking to real estate development. Dale shares insights on the current real estate market, focusing on opportu...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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27:35
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S3E9 - Itay Gamlieli - The best time in 15 years to invest in NYC
In this episode of the Deal Makers Podcast, host Asaf Raz speaks with Itay Gamlieli, CEO of Avenues Real Estate, about his journey from immigrant to leading broker and investor in New York City. Itai shares how his early experience in the renta...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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23:05
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S3E8 - Ken Ashley - Dodging zombie buildings: the walking dead of real estate
In this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, hosted by Asaf Raz, Ken Ashley, Executive Director at Cushman & Wakefield and founder of the CREI Summit, shares his nearly 30 years of experience in commercial real estate. Ken discusses the trend...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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23:08
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S3E7- Denver Lobo - The power of the BRRRR method in real estate investing
In this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, hosted by Asaf Raz, Denver Lobo, Managing Principal of JT Capital, shares his journey from investment banking to real estate private equity. He discusses the power of the BRRRR method in real estate in...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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29:05
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S3E6 - Amit Stern - Leveraging short-term debt in real estate development
In this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, hosted by Asaf Raz, Amit Stern, Managing Partner at Arion Fund, shares his unconventional career path and the focu...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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23:29
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S3E5- Aviva Sonenrich - The rise of warehouse real estate
In this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, hosted by Asaf Raz, we are joined by Aviva Sonenrich, an Managing Member Warehouse Hotline and host of the Commercial Real Estate Secrets podcast. Aviva shares her journey as a third-generation warehou...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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21:17
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S3E4 - Michael Bull - Building wealth through contrarian investing
In this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, hosted by Asaf Raz, we are joined by Michael Bull, the CEO of Bull Realty. Michael brings decades of experience in commercial real estate, with an impressive $8 billion in closed transactions. He share...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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21:49
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S3E3 - Erin Downey - Uncovering opportunities in tertiary real estate markets
In this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, hosted by Asaf Raz, Erin Downey, a commercial real estate broker and advisor at High Associates, discusses her transition from residential to commercial real estate and shares insights on current marke...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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S3E2- Bethany Babcock - The power of mentorship and education in CRE
Join us in this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, hosted by Asaf Raz, as we delve into the world of commercial real estate with Bethany Babcock, founder of Foresight Commercial Real Estate. Bethany shares her remarkable journey from accidental...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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25:18
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S3E1- George Abro - Strategies for success in today’s real estate market
Join us in this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, hosted by Asaf Raz as we dive into the world of commercial real estate with George Abro, a seasoned broker at Altitude Commercial Real Estate. George shares his journey from leasing to investme...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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23:33
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S2E23 - Matt Faircloth - Mastering strategic affordable housing and cash flow
Join us in this episode of the Dealmakers Coffee Break as we sit down with Matt Faircloth, owner of The DeRosa Group, to discuss their strategic focus on providing affordable housing aligned with median incomes. Matt shares his journey from eng...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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23:02
S2E22 - John Casmon - Sustainable cash flow with multifamily investments
In this episode of the Dealmakers Coffee Break, we welcome John Casmon, a multifamily investor and syndicator at Casmon Capital Group who shares insights into real estate investment strategies and market dynamics.Highlighting the importa...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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20:48
S2E21 Coffee Break - Craig McGrouther - Mastering Multifamily Investments in a Shifting Market
Join us in this episode of the Dealmakers Coffee Break as we delve into the world of multifamily investments with Craig McGrouther, Director of Business Development at Lone Star Capital. Craig shares his expert insights on navigating the curren...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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15:23
S2E20 - Jeremy Hill - Navigating Market Uncertainty
In this insightful episode of the Dealmakers Coffee Break, we sit down with Jeremy Hill, the seasoned expert from JB Capital. With over two decades in the private debt industry, Jeremy shares his valuable perspectives on the curren...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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18:48
S2E19 Coffee Break - Maria Zondervan - If you're not working for the investors, you're doing something wrong
Maria Zondervan from Blue Vikings Capital is a capital allocator, acting as a bridge between investors and sponsors by selecting how to optimally allocate her investors' capital, vetting deals, and protecting her investors' interests.Wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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19:44
S2E18 Coffee Break - Ben Reinberg - When there's chaos, there's opportunity
With nearly three decades of experience in real estate, Ben Reinberg, CEO of Alliance, has a unique vantage point into the upcoming challenges of commercial real estate, and he's not mincing words about it.In this episode, Ben discusses...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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19:12
S2E17 Coffee Break - Michael Salafia - The untapped opportunity of net lease investments
The next time you drive past a Wendy's, walk into a CVS, or pull up to a gas station, think of them in real estate investment terms - or, more specifically, net lease investments. This is what Michael Salafia and STAX Equity do and do well....
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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21:02
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S2E16 Coffee Break - Lupei Chou - When deals are slow we need to sharpen our pencils
Lupei Chou, the Investor Relations Executive at Crown Capital, ventured into real estate multifamily investments together to gain more control over her time after more than two decades of military service as a naval officer. In our episode, she...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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